🤟 Part 1: Understanding Deaf Culture

1. Which of these is an important social norm in the Deaf community?

Looking away while someone is signing

Maintaining eye contact while signing

Speaking loudly

Avoiding facial expressions

2. What is the 'long goodbye' in Deaf culture?

Saying goodbye very quickly

Taking extra time to say goodbye and chat

Waving from far away

Not saying goodbye at all

3. Which of these are important parts of Deaf culture? (Check all that apply)

Storytelling with role shifts

Using clear signing space

Having sign names

Avoiding eye contact

4. What is a 'sign name'?

A special name given by the Deaf community

Writing your name in the air

Spelling your name with fingerspelling

A name tag you wear

✍️ Part 2: Cultural Understanding

5. Explain why eye contact is important in Deaf culture:

6. Describe one way that storytelling in Auslan is different from spoken storytelling:

7. Complete this sentence about respectful communication in the Deaf community:

When someone is signing to me, I should _________________ to show respect and understanding.

8. List two cultural values that are important in the Deaf community:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

🎭 Part 3: Planning Your Auslan Conversation

9. Plan a short Auslan conversation with a partner. Include these cultural elements:

Your conversation must include:

• A greeting (HELLO, HOW ARE YOU?)

• An introduction (MY NAME...)

• Good eye contact

• A cultural element (long goodbye, storytelling, etc.)

10. Reflection: How will you show respect for Deaf culture in your presentation?

Auslan Cultural Practices

Auslan Cultural Practices

🤟 Part 1: Understanding Deaf Culture

✍️ Part 2: Cultural Understanding

🎭 Part 3: Planning Your Auslan Conversation

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